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LN54 XKY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,254 mi
Last recorded63,254 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tca inner bushes

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,798 miles

Large kerb damage to N/S/F tyre side wall but not showing cords.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,062 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm - 4mm. Offisde rear tyre tread on 3mm. TYRE SIZE = 225/50R16 92V.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,841 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,052 miles

front brake imbalance

n/s front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,275 miles

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge just on 1.6mm at edge of centre 3/4 tread

o/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LN54 XKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN54 XKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN54 XKY registered?

LN54 XKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is LN54 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 XKY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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